Trust News

Our Chief Executive Raises Nearly £3,000 for Staff Wellbeing

Michele Moran, Chief Executive of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, has raised nearly £3,000 for Health Stars, the Trust’s charity, through her annual CEO Challenge.

Each year, Michele takes on a personal challenge that tests her both mentally and physically while raising funds for a charitable cause. This year, the funds raised will create a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Fund to support the Trust’s workforce.

Update: Townend Court and Miranda House Redesign

We are pleased to share an update on a significant redevelopment programme across two of our inpatient sites in Hull. This work reflects our continued commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and ensuring people can receive the right support closer to home.

The programme is progressing well, with Townend Court Phase 1 (Beech Ward) due to be completed 31 July 2026.

Phase 2 (Lilac Ward) and Phase 3 (Willow Ward) are due to be completed at the end of December 2026. Miranda House works will commence early January 2027 for completion at the end of March 2027.

Culture of Care Celebration Event 2026

Colleagues and Experts by Experience came together recently for the Trust's annual Culture of Care Celebration and Phase 2 Launch Event, a day of learning, reflection and shared ambition focused on creating safer, more inclusive and compassionate services.

'Hear the Story' a New Trust Podcast Series

Hear the Story, is a new Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust podcast series that brings together the voices of colleagues and people with lived experience to explore how understanding people's stories can improve care.

It has been created as part of our wider See the Story campaign, which supports the work of our Care Culture and Equity Group, bringing together trauma informed care, health inequalities, the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) and Culture of Care.

Mental Health Services in Hull rated 'Good' by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has maintained its ‘Good’ overall rating following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of its Mental Health Crisis Services and Health-Based Places of Safety in Hull.

Children’s Neurodiversity Project Shortlisted for Three Prestigious Nursing Times Awards

The project known as ‘Core Needs’ was developed by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Neurodiversity team and has now been shortlisted in three categories of the Nursing Times Awards 2026, on top of a recent shortlisting in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Achieves BCS Platinum Approved Organisation Status

The BCS Platinum Approved Organisation status is the highest tier of corporate recognition awarded by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. It is given to employers and institutions that prove a deep, ongoing commitment to professional standards, ethical IT practice and the continuous career development of their digital and data staff.

East Riding Infant Feeding Team Awarded GOLD for Seventh Year

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s East Riding Infant Feeding team, which includes the East Riding Family Hubs, have achieved the highest possible UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation for the seventh year in a row. This fantastic achievement has been consistently maintained through improving rates of breastfeeding and diverse support being offered to families in East Riding.

Whitby Hospital Recruitment Event Receives Over 50 Applications

On Wednesday 1 July, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Recruitment Team held an event inviting prospective staff to learn more about working for the Trust and the job opportunities available in Whitby.

The event attracted huge interest, with some attendees travelling from outside the area to explore the opportunities of working in Whitby Hospital. During the event the teams spoke to over 50 applicants.

New ‘YourHealth Coach for Farmers’ Launched to Support Rural Wellbeing in North Yorkshire Region

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YourHealth service has launched a new dedicated YourHealth Coach for Farmers. Funded through the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Men's Mental Health Fund, this new initiative is designed to support the health and wellbeing of people working in agriculture across the North Yorkshire region.

Secondary School Students Visit for ‘Explore Humber’ Careers Event

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is working with local schools to highlight the wide range of opportunities available to young people considering a career in healthcare. In July, around 50 students visited Trust HQ to meet with staff from a range of services and professions for their Explore Humber event.

Mental Health Support Teams Supporting Year 6 Children Transitioning to Secondary School

Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are working in schools and over the summer to support children as they navigate the move to secondary schools ready for September.

Events are available for children and their families and carers to drop into and learn more about making a positive transition from primary to secondary education.

Allotment Open Day Showcases Mental Health Support in Green Spaces

The Haven Allotment recently held their annual Open Day highlighting the positive impact working outside and in natural environments can have on mental health. The allotment is run by the staff and clients of the Haltemprice Mental Health Team, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

The event was well attended by clients of the service and their relatives, as well as representatives from the Bakersville Allotment and the Trust’s Voluntary Services and Estates Team.

Staff Raise Over £4,000 for Trust Charity After Completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Fourteen members of staff from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have raised more than £4,000 for Health Stars after completing the NHS Collaboration Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

The team were among more than 80 members of staff from 10 NHS trusts across Yorkshire who took on one of the UK's most iconic walking routes to raise funds for their NHS charity.

Patient Fundraising for Health Stars Charity to Thank NHS Trust for His Care

A patient from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is taking on two running challenges to ‘give back’ to the Trust that’s supported his mental health recovery and fundraising for their Trust Charity Health Stars.

Medical Education Celebration & Awards Event 2026

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's Medical Education team bring together doctors every year to celebrate their progress and provide an opportunity to share learnings. Dr Soraya Mayet, Director of Medical Education at the Trust, opened the day welcoming all attendees to the annual celebration event with a reminder to look out for each other and take care of themselves.

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Employment Opportunities

We're Humbelievable!

At our Trust you’ll find a role that offers you the flexibility and opportunities you need to succeed.

We will support you as a person and a professional, to build a career that works for you. In fact, four fifths of people at our Trust are confident in discussing flexible working with their manager.

We believe in the power of community and togetherness. Join a team that works together to deliver outstanding patient care.

Listed below are a couple of job opportunities that might interest you, find out more by clicking the relevant links and all our job opportunities can be found at join.humber.nhs.uk

Band 6: Specialist Practitioner - Hull

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic service that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people?

The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialise clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. This role will predominantly involve assessing children and young people for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in line with NICE guidance.

Apply now!

Band 6: Specialist Community Mental Health Nurse - Willerby

Are you passionate about supporting adults to have good mental health? 

Are you a recovery focused and creative Mental Health Nurse who wants to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team? 

An opportunity has become available to work within the  Older Adults Community Mental Health Team as a  Band 6 Specialist Community Mental Health Nurse. 

Apply now!

Band 4: Nurse Practitioner - Hull

The Nursing Associate will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team, supporting the Community Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Nurse and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care.

They will contribute to medication oversight, physical health monitoring, health promotion, and person-centred care for service users with complex mental and physical health needs.

Apply now!

Council of Governors and Public Board Meetings

Public Trust Board meeting

Our next Public Trust Board meeting will be streamed live, Wednesday 30 September 2026 on the Trust YouTube Channel between 09.30 - 12.00.

Join the meeting.

Watch our latest Trust Board meetings.

Council of Governors meeting

Join us in-person for our next Council of Governors meeting at 09:30-11:30 on Thursday 15 October 2026.

For more information and to register your attendance, please contact the Membership Office:

Telephone: 01482 389132

Email: katie.colrein@nhs.net

Engagement Opportunities

Several of the upcoming engagement opportunities may include involvement from Humber Members and Governors, creating meaningful chances to work together in support of our Trust and service users. 

Please get involved!

Mental Health Support Teams Bring Summer Activities and Wellbeing Support to Hull Family Hubs

Hull Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are working in Family Hubs over the summer to increase family engagement and raise awareness of mental health through their Emotional Wellbeing Drop Ins events.

Sign up for the Beverley Half Marathon

Take on a brand‑new, fully road‑closed Half Marathon through the heart of Beverley in East Yorkshire.

Begin and end in Saturday Market, sweep past the magnificent Beverley Minster, and cross the open green of the Westwood before heading out onto quiet country lanes.

Finish back in the town centre to cheering crowds and collect your medal at the line.

📅 Date: Saturday 23 August 2026

Let’s Get Social! Follow Health Stars for Updates on Events, News & More

Their mission is to enhance patient care and experiences for patients and their loved one using our services, whilst also funding staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

Give them a follow to discover the inspiring work they are doing across our Trust, how you can involved in fundraising event, and their latest news updates.

Did you know that the Trust’s Charity Health Stars are also on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram? Follow us to discover our latest stories, event news, and fundraising opportunities.

Find us on Facebook at /healthstars, LinkedIn at Health Stars and on Instagram at /Health_Stars

Our patients, service users, carers and communities are at the centre of everything we do. There is no better or more important way of improving our services than by listening to what individuals think, feel and experience throughout their care journey and beyond.

We aim to involve patients, carers and the public in everything from what services we provide to how they are delivered and how we can improve them in the future. We provide opportunities for patients, carers and families to share their experiences and tell their stories.

You can get involved by:

Attending a Patient and Carer Experience forum

Our Patient and Carer Experience forums in Hull and East Riding, Whitby and District and Scarborough and Ryedale give patients, service users, carers, staff and voluntary organisations the opportunity to have a voice and to raise awareness of patient and carer experience.

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for further details.

Our forum dates are:

Hull and East Riding

The first Hull and East Riding Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a ‘Your Voice Matters – Hull and East Riding Patient and Carer Experience Forums Event and Marketplace’,  providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to meet teams from our organisation who provide services in your local area and help us to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 20 October 13:30 – 15:30

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

Whitby and District

The first Whitby and District Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a  ‘Your Voice Matters – Whitby and District Patient and Carer Experience Forums Event and Marketplace’,  providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to meet teams from our organisation who provide services in your local area and help us to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 13 October 10:00 – 12:00

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

Scarborough and Ryedale

Joint Scarborough and Ryedale (in partnership with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

The first Joint Scarborough and Ryedale Patient and Carer Experience Forum Meeting for 2026 took place in March and was held as a workshop event providing members of the public, partner organisations and staff the opportunity to discuss and shape the future of the Forums.

• Tuesday 3 November 13:30 – 15:30

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

Veterans Forum

To provide a meeting place for veterans and serving members of the forces, their friends and family members and Trust staff with either an interest in supporting veterans or who currently have or have had friends and family members serving in the forces. 

• Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
  
  Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience team for more details.

Humber Co-Production Network Forum

A partnership engagement network of health, social care and education organisations for sharing practice, knowledge, experience and resources.

• Thursday 10 September 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00 noon, (blended) via MS Teams / in person at Trust HQ.

Please contact the Patient and Carer Experience Team for more details.

If you would like to participate in any of the above forums or know of a patient, carer or organisation that might be interested, or if you would like to join our network please contact the Patient Experience team at hnf-tr.patientandcarerexperience@nhs.net or telephone 01482 389167.

Become a member of our Trust. Sign up today!

Being a member of our Trust provides the opportunity to become involved and have a say in how our services are developed. Membership is free and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like. Find out how to get involved.

Friends and Family Test

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. It provides a mechanism to highlight patient experience and is vital in transforming NHS services, supporting patient choice and implementing changes based on your feedback.

Each month we will be sharing patient experiences from our different services, alongside a patient comment.

97.5%

of respondents (118 total) thought they were involved in their care and listened to within the Mental Health Planned Division in June 2026.

"Very clear with how we move forward and the support that is going to get put in place for me."

Upcoming Awareness Dates - August 2026

if you are interested in getting more involved in these awareness dates, please contact the communications team at hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net

• World Breastfeeding Week: 1st-7th

• Cycle to Work Day: 6th

• Black Breastfeeding Week: 25th-31st

Feedback and Suggestions

Your feedback is invaluable to us! Whether you have comments, insightful ideas for potential articles, or a desire to contribute to upcoming editions, we welcome your input.

Feel free to reach out to us via email at hnf-tr.communications@nhs.net. We look forward to hearing from you!